Nhất voi một ngà, nhì đàn bà một mắt
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Something or someone that is unique or exceptional stands out
Examples
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Sources & notes
Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Nhất voi một ngà, nhì đàn bà một mắt” mean?
Something or someone that is unique or exceptional stands out Literally: first an elephant with one tusk, second a woman with one eye
Is “Nhất voi một ngà, nhì đàn bà một mắt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.